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Status of Residential Code Enforcement <br />A review of code enforcement tracking reports over the last six months has shown that most <br />violations are resolved after one inspection and notification to the property owner. Most <br />violations occur at owner-occupiedproperties.Based on a review of the City’s code <br />enforcement records, problems with rental properties are not being reported. <br />Staff believes that enhanced tracking, education, and cooperation with Ramsey County and the <br />two colleges over the past year has been successful, but is interested in hearing the perspective <br />and direction of the City Council on this issue. <br />Requested Action <br />Provide staff direction on any additional initiatives which could be enacted to address problem <br />rental properties. <br />Staff Recommendations <br />1.Continue to provide information on rental housing requirements to Bethel University and <br />Northwestern College for distribution to students. <br />2.Continue to market the rental registration program through the bulletin, website, and City <br />newsletter. <br />3.Continue to work with Ramsey County on enforcement issues when appropriate. <br />4.Continue to track code enforcement complaints to be aware of any trends with regards to <br />type and location of complaints. <br />5.Consider additional code enforcement mechanisms as directed by Council. <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Work Session April 16, 2012 <br />55 <br />Page of <br />